Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Shutterfly Christmas Cards Review



Things I love for the holidays:

*Looking at Christmas Lights
*Hot cocoa
*Christmas Tree Hunting
*New book of stamps for my Christmas Cards
*Filling up the outgoing mail box at work with colorful envelops as they head out around the country to family/friends.

I’m very excited for this year to work with Shutterfly on my holiday cards. I find that throughout the year I work on my photos, catch the kids in those perfect moments and say, “THAT is for the holiday card”.
With 7 kids I find it to be important that my family in Texas and New York get to see how they are growing up. What they are doing and I love getting cards back from my friends. It’s special to get to share in their lives.



In 2010 I chose this card from Shutterfly. It worked well and allowed me to have many photos for my family. In fact, I have a copy of this that hang up every holiday (this one and 2009’s) for everyone to see how much they’ve changed. It’ll be 4 years of Dave and I being together and 4 years of Holiday cards for us to look at see what we’ve changed.

Want me to show you an idea I have for this year?

I can’t.

Sorry...  I’d love to, if I was more decisive. But right now, I’m at a loss. See, every year I used to struggle with finding a card that had enough photo slots on it. This year, there are over 4 pages of cards with 4+ photo options. I’m one happy camper, but now, I have to choose which one I want, and it’s a tough one.

But I promise which ever one I get will look great coming out of an envelope during the holiday season and on the wall for us to look back at for years to come, because Shutterfly doesn't do anything that looks shabby.

So, go now and get an idea of what you are planning, they also have some wonderful SpecialOffers

(I was compensated for this post however I always have my own opinion and state it freely. None of these words were supplied by Shutterfly or anyone other than me)

Santa Express Train - Colorado Royal Gorge




Climb aboard the Santa Express Train for a spectacular ride through Colorado's Royal Gorge this November 16 - December 26.  The Santa Express Train is Colorado's top Christmas train event, complete with Santa Clause, Santa's Elves, and a ride to the North Pole.  This 1.5 hour ride is full of holiday cheer, where children wear their PJs, listen to Christmas stories, sing Christmas carols and enjoy homemade cookies and cocoa.  Guests of all ages enjoy unobstructed views of the the Royal Gorge on the way to the North Pole, which is fittingly decorated like a true Christmas town, bedecked with more nearly 20,000 holiday lights and festive decor for its most famous resident – Santa Claus.  

Once Santa boards the train at the North Pole, children await their turn to share their holiday wish list and receive their very special Santa Train gift - from Kris Kringle himself.  Tip:  Dine aboard the train for delicious grilled-to-order dinner items and a full-service bar and wine list, which are available when seated in First Class and Vista Dome.

To celebrate the magic of the season aboard the Santa Express Train, visitSantaExpressTrain.com or call 1.888.724.5748.



Santa Express Schedule:
• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 6 pm November 16-30
• Every evening at 6 pm December 1 & 2, 6-9, 13-26 (except December 25)
• Special Daily departures at noon on Dec 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15-24

Holiday Train:
Before Thanksgiving and after Christmas, ride, dine and unwind with friends and family aboard the Holiday Train.  Choose from Vista Dome or First Class for a lovely holiday lunch experience.
  • Nov 17 - 25 12:30 p.m. 
  • Dec 27-30 12:30 p.m. 
New Year’s Eve Train:
A three-hour, three-course gourmet dinner event, complete with a free glass of champagne.
  • Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. 
(All information was provided by the client. I received compensation through my employer, coloradokids.com)